Custom Software Development Company for Canadian Businesses
Timeline Digital is a custom software development company serving Canada. We build custom software, web and mobile apps for Canada businesses, with full source-code ownership.
We build custom software for Canadian companies that need systems that grow with them, without the cost of a Toronto or Vancouver agency. SaaS, ERP, fintech, healthtech, built by senior engineers who work North America hours, handle data the PIPEDA way, and sign CAD-friendly contracts.
PKT (UTC+5) → 9 AM–1 PM EST default overlap; PST coverage with second-shift lead.
Trusted by Canada businesses across SaaS and B2B software, Fintech, payments and lending, Healthtech and digital health and more
Toronto-grade engineering, North America working hours.
Senior engineers are hard to find and costly in Canada. We give you a team of 85 senior, English-speaking engineers who work North America hours, handle data the PIPEDA way, and sign Canadian-friendly contracts. Think of us as an extension of your own team.
Timeline Digital builds software for Canadian SMEs, scale-ups, and enterprise IT teams across Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal. We build custom software, SaaS, ERP, fintech and healthtech platforms, work North America hours, handle data the PIPEDA way, and invoice in CAD.
Who we build for in Canada
Canadian companies that need custom software built faster, with a deeper engineering team than a local agency gives them.
Decision-makers we work with
- CTOs and Heads of Engineering at Canadian Series A–C startups
- Heads of IT and Digital at SMEs and mid-market firms
- Founders shipping MVPs targeting US + Canada markets
- Operations Directors digitising legacy workflows
- Agency owners white-labelling delivery capacity
Industries we know in Canada
SaaS and B2B software
Fintech, payments and lending
Healthtech and digital health
Logistics, freight and field service
Real estate and proptech
Energy, mining and resource-tech
Cities served
Toronto · Vancouver · Montreal · Calgary · Ottawa · Edmonton · Quebec City · Winnipeg · Halifax · Mississauga
Why Canada buyers choose Timeline Digital
Six clear reasons Canada owners pick us over local agencies and freelance sites.
We work your Canadian hours
We overlap with your team from 9 AM to 1 PM EST, with PST hours when you add a second lead. Someone is on Slack during your working day.
PIPEDA-aligned engineering
Privacy built in from the start, clear steps if anything goes wrong, the option to keep data on AWS ca-central-1, and data handling the PIPEDA way.
Great value against Canadian agencies
You get the same quality of custom SaaS work as a Toronto agency, built by senior engineers, for far less overhead.
CAD-friendly contracts and invoicing
We bill in CAD by wire, EFT or Stripe. NDA, MSA with Ontario or BC law, and IP assignment are standard. Quebec Bill 96 awareness on request.
North-America-quality communication
An English-speaking team, daily updates in Slack, a weekly video walkthrough, and your tasks mirrored in Linear or Jira. You see real progress.
Healthtech and fintech depth
PIPEDA-aware patient portals, PCI-DSS payment links, and lending platforms tied to Equifax and TransUnion. We have built this kind of software many times.
Engineered for Canada compliance from day one
- PIPEDA-aligned engineering and data-handling
- Quebec Law 25 awareness for Quebec-resident data
- Data residency on AWS ca-central-1 or Azure Canada Central
- PCI-DSS aware payment engineering
- PHIPA-aware healthtech engineering for Ontario clients
The things Canada buyers want to know before they trust a partner
- Canadian-friendly contracts (NDA + MSA + IP assignment, Ontario/BC governing law)
- PIPEDA-aligned engineering and data-handling practices
- Data residency options on AWS ca-central-1
- CAD invoicing via Stripe / wire / EFT
- 13 years in business, 860+ clients globally
- Verified reviews on Clutch and GoodFirms (rolling)
Ways to work with us in Canada
Pick the way of working that fits you. Senior people on your project from day one — never juniors swapped in later.
Project with a clear scope — we agree exactly what gets built, then deliver it in milestones you approve
Dedicated team — 2 to 10 engineers plus a tech lead and project lead who work as part of your team
Add an engineer — drop one or more senior engineers into your existing team
Scoping session — a short, paid project that turns a rough idea into a clear plan
Common questions from Canada buyers
Are you PIPEDA-compliant?
We build to PIPEDA principles: privacy built in, a clear purpose for data, consent handling, set rules for how long data is kept, encryption, clear steps if anything goes wrong, and a written data agreement on every project. For Quebec-resident data we also align to Law 25 (Bill 64) on request.
Where is data hosted for Canadian clients?
By default your data is stored on AWS ca-central-1 (Montreal) or Azure Canada Central (Toronto). For Quebec work that must stay in-province we use AWS ca-central-1 with Quebec backup. Our team works from Pakistan; your live data stays in Canada per the data agreement.
Will you sign Ontario or BC governing-law contracts?
Yes. Our standard MSA accepts Ontario or British Columbia law. NDA, IP assignment, and work-for-hire clauses are standard, so you own the source code. We invoice in CAD by Stripe, wire transfer or EFT.
How does working with us compare to Toronto or Vancouver agencies?
You get the same quality of custom SaaS work, the same standard of communication, and the same engineering care as a top Canadian agency, with far less overhead. We work your hours and treat your project as our own.
Do you have Canadian references?
Yes. We share references on request after the first call, under NDA. We list verified reviews on Clutch and GoodFirms, and we publish named Canadian case studies as clients approve them.
Services we deliver in Canada
Other markets we serve
Ready to plan your Canada project?
Book a free call to talk through your idea. We sign an NDA before we start. You get an honest scope and a named lead before you sign anything.